Twitter Reacts as Andy Carroll Inspires West Ham to Win over Liverpool

Andy Carroll, Liverpool's record signing in 2011, came back to haunt his former club on Saturday, as his brilliant header secured West Ham an impressive 2-0 win at the Boleyn Ground.

The afternoon got off to an uncertain start for Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren:

"

.@LFC defender @DejanLovrenLFC6 left hanging by @whufc_official mascot! ✋ https://t.co/pUe0PJ8Adn

— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) January 2, 2016"

While West Ham were provided a boost by the return of Dimitri Payet from injury:

"

Payet's name read out to loud cheers, making first appearance since 7 November.

— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) January 2, 2016"

The home side took the lead, courtesy of a Michail Antonio header—the first Premier League goal of 2016:

"

1-0 West Ham, brilliant header Antonio

— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) January 2, 2016"

"

1st PL goal of the year: 2009 Davies 2010 Tuncay 2011 Rooney 2012 Anichebe 2013 Berbatov 2014 Fernandinho 2015 Shawcross 2016 ANTONIO

— MisterChip (English) (@MisterChiping) January 2, 2016"

"

Leading #BPL goalscorers of 2016. pic.twitter.com/Dd1uNF6KIM

— 888sport (@888sport) January 2, 2016"

"

West Hamlook absolutely brilliant. Throwback to a few months ago...

— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) January 2, 2016"

Liverpool's two big-money signings were struggling once again:

"

Ian Ayre watching that first-half and contemplating the £60m+ combined he paid for Benteke and Firmino #LFC pic.twitter.com/waDwWOJFmp

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 2, 2016"

"

Can get a goal from somewhere, but Firmino-Benteke is a non-partnership at this stage. One or neither unfortunately atm.

— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) January 2, 2016"

"

Firmino having another cracker here... Remember when he was #LFC's summer saviour? #WHUFC https://t.co/mopSGf5lGv pic.twitter.com/35QWC6kHvC

— FootballFanCast.com (@FootballFanCast) January 2, 2016"

"

Benteke has been absolutely terrible, but at least he's won us the last two games. Surely it's time Firmino came up with something for us?

— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) January 2, 2016"

"

My nan's shown better movement that Benteke in this first half, and she's been dead ten years.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) January 2, 2016"

"

Some movement from Benteke so far. https://t.co/QIZlGbFvcb #WHULIV

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) January 2, 2016"

And things got worse for Jurgen Klopp's side when Carroll doubled West Ham's lead with a fine header:

"

Justification for Liverpool’s transfer committee as their biggest ever signing scores #Carroll pic.twitter.com/Jcp0sgQ6jF

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 2, 2016"

"

And Andy Carroll scores for West Ham!!! 2-0 now to the Hammers! #WHULIV pic.twitter.com/W696oVfxGj

— Copa90 (@Copa90) January 2, 2016"

"

Carroll > Benteke #WHULIV

— #66 Sports (@hashtag_66) January 2, 2016"

"

Remember when Rodgers ditched Carroll because he wasn't mobile and then signed Benteke? #LFC

— Vince (@vincetalksfooty) January 2, 2016"

"

Benteke heat map: pic.twitter.com/C0cOCtbpjx

— . (@LFCRelated) January 2, 2016"

"

Andy Carroll looking worth every penny of the £2.5m more that Liverpool paid for him than Christian Benteke today.

— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) January 2, 2016"

Payet came off the bench to provide a lively cameo for the home side:

"

Dimitri Payet returns from injury for #WHUFC - Fantasy managers keeping an eye on him like... pic.twitter.com/LIynKev3qx

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 2, 2016"

"

Dimitri Payet. pic.twitter.com/QdnCLcPDkT

— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) January 2, 2016"

"

Payet's a beauty isn't he.

— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) January 2, 2016"

"

Stop it Payet 👌🏾🙈

— Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) January 2, 2016"

"

YOU ARE TOO MUCH PAYET! #WHULIV

— Copa90 (@Copa90) January 2, 2016"

West Ham held on to record an impressive 2-0 victory:

"

FT: West Ham United 2-0 Liverpool. #WHUFC up to fifth! pic.twitter.com/4l3x9VXB5V

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 2, 2016"

"

West Ham have injured players returning, are unbeaten in seven, go up to fifth and complete first league double over Liverpool in 53 years.

— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) January 2, 2016"

"

Doesn't look good for Jurgen Klopp, lots of errors have to stop, to ensure the German's not a flop, who follows Rodgers and gets the chop.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 2, 2016"

"

Liverpool... pic.twitter.com/u4yabj3yHj

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) January 2, 2016"

[Twitter]